Safety lessons were focus of pancake breakfast

March 5, 2025 @ 9:00 amNews, Rural

Firefighter Bryce Good chatted with the Sutherland family about their fire emergency safety plan. The Sutherland children are four-year-old Samuel, seven-year-old Olivia, three-year-old Zoe and six-year-old Sophie. Photo by Robin George
Seven-year-old Eddie Schild posed for a photo with Safety Sam (Walter Grose) at the breakfast. Families enjoyed the complementary pancakes topped with maple syrup, sausages and fruit. Photos by Sharon Grose
Minto councillor Judy Dirksen identifying hazards around the farmyard at Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Day and Pancake Breakfast. Photos by Sharon Grose
Many guests attended the event and took part in the day. Photo by Robin George
OPP officer Gary Kalcsics shows attendees the importance of always wearing a well-fitting helmet while riding an ATV. Photo by Robin George
Fall fair ambassadors were among those serving breakfast during the Wellington Country Farm and Home Safety Association event. Photo by Robin George
Walter Grose, also known as Safety Sam, was on hand throughout the event to answer safety questions and chat with children in attendance. From left, Newbigging siblings Carson, Sawyer, Griffin and Lily. Photos by Robin George
Attendees learn about tractor safety.
From left, Kelly, Makia and Blake Martin listen attentively to a lesson about farm safety.

ALMA – Over 350 people attended the sixth annual Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Day and Pancake Breakfast held at the Alma Community Hall. It was a fun family event with local business donating  prizes for the day. Around 45 volunteers assisted the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly.